E.TUNES wireless speaker powered by the Sun

More and more people are streaming their tunes outside so wouldn’t it be nice to have a convenient power source that keeps the party going? Well, it looks like you can with the new E.TUNES splash proof portable Bluetooth speaker with an integrated solar panel by Renogy.

“The E.TUNES Bluetooth Speaker has a built-in monocrystalline solar panel that wields the power of the sun, transforming it into a long-lasting energy source,” says Yi Li, CEO of Renogy. “We wanted to preserve the convenience of a portable speaker while upholding our mission to create clean, efficient energy.”

E.TUNES has a low-profile square chassis measuring 5.9”x 5.9”x 1.7” and weighing in at 1.37 pounds. It’s IPX6 rated so while it’s not designed to be submerged in water it is splash proof making it ideal to use outside. It also has a hook and carry strap for added portability.

It has a built-in 3.7v 5000 mA hour rechargeable Lithium-ion battery that when fully charged is rated to play for up to 10 hours at an average volume and four hours if you crank it up. It can also double as a power bank so it can be used to juice up your USB devices quickly as it’s designed with a built-in USB fast charge port. To help reduce power drain when not in use, it also has a nifty auto-sleep mode feature to help you conserve energy.

For controlling your music it has a number of easily accessible on-board controls on the side of the unit and three preinstalled dynamic equalization modes to conveniently adjust your audio. E.TUNES is not super high-powered but it does have two 5-watt speakers and dual passive radiators for added bass. It’s also Bluetooth 4.2 enabled for wireless streaming but it also has an AUX-in port should you decide to play your tunes from a corded source.

E.TUNES seems like a great solution for listening to tunes almost anywhere. You can even hook it to the back of your backpack so you can recharge while you’re walking during the day. At night should you be in need of some illumination or run into a little trouble, you can power on its built-in LED flashlight and signal help by engaging the flashlight SOS mode.

E.TUNES comes with both a micro USB charging and AUX cable. It retails for U.S. $134.99 and available from Renogy.com.